The world`s most famous trek: everything you need to know to plan and walk the Tour du Mont Blanc which starts near Chamonix. An epic journey around the mighty Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. 174km; 7-12 days; 9700m of altitude gain; 14 mountain passes; 3 countries, France, Italy and Switzerland. Unspoilt and remote high mountain...Read more
The most iconic long-distance, circular trail in the Alps with customised itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runnersRead more
The most iconic long-distance, circular trail in the Alps with customised itinerary planning for walkers, trekkers, fastpackers and trail runnersRead more
Tour du Mont Blanc is the definitive guidebook for one of the most famous long-distance treks in the world. This trek circles the entire Mont Blanc massif, passing through spectacular scenery in France, Italy and Switzerland. You`ll traverse high mountain passes, see stunning glaciers, pass azure lakes, wander through tranquil green valleys and...Read more
The white dome of Mont Blanc looms over France, Italy and Switzerland, and it is no wonder that the 169-kilometre Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) has captured the public imagination to become one of Europe`s most popular long-distance trails. The TMB appeals to people who have different levels of experience and travel at all speeds, and this...Read more
Uitstekende wandelgids met een groot aantal dagtochten in dal en hooggebergte. Met praktische informatie en beperkt kaartmateriaal! Wandelingen in verschillende zwaarte weergegeven in rood/blauw/zwart. 136 Seiten mit 58 Farbabbildungen 49 Wanderkärtchen im Maßstab 1:50.000, eine Übersichtskarte im Maßstab 1:460.000 Mont Blanc – wer diesen Namen...Read more
Wild und urtümlich, so präsentiert sich das westliche Drittel des Alpenbogens. Viele Ortschaften dort sind stark von Abwanderung betroffen, sodass man nicht selten auf Geisterdörfer trifft, in denen nur noch ein paar Alte leben. Weitwanderrouten wie der GR 5 und die GTA, die Grande Traversata delle Alpi, spannende Höhenwege über aussichtsreiche...Read more
De Tour du Mont Blanc is een lange meerdaagse tocht rondom het hoogste massief van de Alpen. De route, die door Frankrijk, Italië en Zwitserland loopt en die gemiddeld twee weken in beslag neemt, is ook in Nederland zeer bekend geworden. De telkens wisselende landschappelijke beelden van hoge bergen, reusachtige gletsjers en lieflijke dalen...Read more
But don`t be fooled: if Haute-Savoie is home to the Mecca of mountaineering, it is also a hiker`s paradise! Beyond the GR® trails (the prestigious GR® 5 and GR® Tour du Mont Blanc), discover the diversity of the landscapes of a department with dynamic demography and economy. Pure lake waters, freshness of deep forests, distant horizons of...Read more
Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the Mont Blanc trail with trail maps, where to stay and eat, and public transport information. At 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through...Read more
Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the Mont Blanc trail with trail maps, where to stay and eat, and public transport information. At 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through France,...Read more
Practical, all-in-one guide to walking the Mont Blanc trail with trail maps, where to stay and eat, and public transport information. At 4810m (15,781ft), Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in western Europe, and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The trail (105 miles, 168km) that circumnavigates the massif, passing through France,...Read more
'Mountain Days at Home and Abroad' is a lively account of the author's adventures in the mountains over a period of some 40 years, starting from the early days when he took part in annual mountain challenges and volunteered as an instructor on various Hill Walking and Climbing courses run by the Scouts from the old railway station at...Read more
'Mountain Days at Home and Abroad' is a lively account of the author's adventures in the mountains over a period of some 40 years, starting from the early days when he took part in annual mountain challenges and volunteered as an instructor on various Hill Walking and Climbing courses run by the Scouts from the old railway station at...Read more
An essential guidebook for walking the Tour of Mont Blanc. The 170km route typically takes 11 days to trek around the Mont Blanc massif. The TMB is recognised as one of the world's classic treks. The book describes both anti-clockwise and clockwise directions, with variants and information about huts, refuges and facilities en route.Read more
An essential guidebook for walking the Tour of Mont Blanc. The 170km route typically takes 11 days to trek around the Mont Blanc massif. The TMB is recognised as one of the world's classic treks. The book describes both anti-clockwise and clockwise directions, with variants and information about huts, refuges and facilities en route.Read more
Long-distance walking is good for you and good for the earth... But most of all, walking is a joyful celebration of life and the diverse, beautiful, and curious world in which we live. -from the Introduction Walking is simple, but it can also be profound. In an increasingly complex and frantic world, walking can simplify our lives. It...Read more
Long-distance walking is good for you and good for the earth... But most of all, walking is a joyful celebration of life and the diverse, beautiful, and curious world in which we live. -from the Introduction Walking is simple, but it can also be profound. In an increasingly complex and frantic world, walking can simplify our lives. It...Read more
